Yelp Sues Google Over Antitrust Violations

Yelp has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, alleging that Google uses its dominance in the general search market to unfairly promote its own local search services while sidelining competitors. Yelp claims this conduct forces businesses to pay for visibility and damages competitors' ability to scale, ultimately harming consumer choice and innovation. The lawsuit follows a recent federal ruling that labeled Google as an illegal monopolist, and Yelp's CEO Jeremy Stoppelman cited this ruling as encouragement for their legal action. Google denies the allegations, stating that similar claims have been previously rejected by regulators. The lawsuit seeks monetary damages and an order to cease Google's alleged anticompetitive practices. This legal battle could have significant implications for the tech industry and antitrust enforcement.